Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and happens when the cartilage protecting joints gets worn down. It's ...

Former President Joe Biden is now receiving radiation therapy for his prostate cancer, a spokesperson for the former ...

The radiation treatment, which is expected to span five weeks, marks a new point in the former president's care.

Too often in pop culture, “cancer” is synonymous with chemotherapy and depressing scenes of noble patients enduring hair loss and intravenous drips. But for many people, including palliative care ...

CyberKnife delivers precise, high-dose radiation to tumors, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. The treatment process involves creating a custom mask to immobilize the patient's head, ...

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men after skin cancer, with approximately 1 in 8 men diagnosed in their ...

IGSRT is endorsed as a first-line treatment for select NMSC cases, offering safety and efficacy with real-time imaging benefits. The therapy provides favorable cosmetic outcomes, especially in ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

Dr. Allen Lichter answers the question: 'Radiation Therapy Twice in One Day?' — -- Question: Is radiation therapy ever given more than once a day? Answer: In general, no. Radiation therapy is ...

I confess to being a fan of the radiology department, admiring the employees’ technical skill, sensitivity and seamless teamwork. Too often in pop culture, “cancer” is synonymous with chemotherapy and ...